Carpet-sweeper body



Aug. 17 1926. 1,596,549

I. J. OWEN CARFETSWEEPER BODY Filed Oct. 20. 1923 4 a E. 1 I w k-a \1 is '13 -11]: INVENTOR. %5 [r0 .c]. Owen ATTORNEY;

Patented Aug. 17, 1926.

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Application filed October 20, 1923. Serial No 669,717.

This invention relates to improved carpet sweeper bodies and the method of manufacturing the same. The objects of the invention are:

First, to provide a strong construction of carpet sweeper body in which the nails in the top are practically concealed, thereby permitting the finishing and even decorating of the top before it is assembled.

Second, to provide such structure which can be made up in effective units capable of being rapidly assembled in substantially finished condition.

Objects relating to details of construction and to the method of manufacture will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

The objects of the invention are accomplished by the. devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined in the claims. A structure showing a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, in which:

Fig. I is a plan view of a carpet sweeper body embodying the features of the invention. a

Fig. II is an enlarged detail end elevation view showing one half of an end, the ends being symmetrical.

Fig. III is a transverse detail sectional elevation through one-half of the structure, taken on line 33 of Fig. I.

Fig. IV is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on line 11 of Figs. I and III, showing the manner of securing the cross pieces to the top.

Fig. V is a similar detail sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. III.

In the drawing similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

The parts will be referred to by their numbers. The body is made up of ends 1, top 2, with central raised panel 3. It is'also provided with the usual oblique sides 4 and with strengthened side bars 5 having the usual projecting ends 6 for supporting the guard and protecting the driving gear at each end. These parts in their external ap pearance are of the usual form found in the well-known Bissell carpet sweeper.

The ends are formed of pieces of board by suitable cutting dies and punches for forming the various holes 7, S and 9, and the slots 10 and central brush spindle recess 11. A V-shaped groove 12 is formed on the inner upper edge of each end 1.

The top, is assembled separately by securing the central panel 3 to the top sides 2 by glue and nails, and to a cross piece 13, retained by glue and nails, as 14. Filler piece 15 is put between the side panels 2 to fill the spaces at the ends under the central top panel 3. The cross piece 13 is bevelled at 16 to form a dovetail to engage the correspond ing groove 12 in end piece 1, and the end of each cross piece 13 is bevelled at 17 to project into engagement with the oblique side 4 (see Fig. III The upper edge of each side bar 5 is bevelled at 5 and the oblique side 4 is extended down over the same to form a suitable finish.

The body is constructed hy nailing the side bars 5 to the ends 1, as indicated, then assembling by suitably fitting the pre-assembled cover thereon, by sliding the dovetailed projecting edge 16 into the corresponding groove 12. The oblique sides 4 are then nailed in place by nails 18. thereby completing the assembling of the entire structure expeditiously Without exposing the top nailing to view. i

I am aware that dove-tailing is old in the matter of box or cabinet work. the highest grade of materials sufficiently thick to permit the formation. I secure the advantages of clove-tailing bv nailing a cross piece inside, thereby strengthening the parts and minimizing the material used. I do not avoid nails but conceal them.

It is desired to claim the invention broadly and specifically, as pointed out in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patentis:

1. A carpet sweeper body comprising end pieces formed with straight top and oblique and vertical edges with a groove at the upper inner side, vertical site bars secured to the said ends, a to; with central raised panel retained in place inside end cross pieces It requires nailed thereto from the inside and formed to engage the grooves in the end pieces, and oblique sides disposed to engage underneath the said top and overlap the vertical side bars and the ends of said'cross pieces, nailed in place on said ends to retain the said top in position, as specified.

2. A. carpet sweeper body comprising end pieces formed With stright top and oblique edges With a groove at the upper inner side,

a top, end cross pieces nailed thereto from the inside and formed to engage the grooves in the end pieces, and oblique sides disposed to engage underneath the said top and over the oblique part of said ends of said cross pieces, nailed in place on said ends to retain the said top in position, as specified.-

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

IRA J. O'WEN. 

